Low Vision
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is low vision?
- What causes low vision?
- How many people have low vision?
- Who is at higher risk for low vision?
- Is losing vision just a part of getting older?
- How do I know if I have low vision?
- How does low vision affect people's lives?
- Are people with low vision more likely to have an accident or injury?
- Is there help for people with low vision?
- What do you do if your eye care professional says, "Nothing more can be done for your vision"?
- Are there special devices that can help me with daily activities?
- What are these devices?
- What agencies and organizations provide people who have low vision with help and information?
- How can a support group help?
- Why aren't these resources used more often?
- What should a person do if he or she has low vision?
- What should a person do if he or she knows someone with low vision?
- How much does a low vision evaluation cost?
- Is a low vision examination covered by health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare?
- How can the public get a free booklet on low vision?
